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20 Minute Meals Kid Approved Meatless Mondays One-Dish Meals Pasta { Recipes }

One-Pot Pasta Primavera

by Lindsie / January 19, 2019

I love one pot meals! How can you not? To make this easy Pasta Primavera, just toss everything in the pot, let it boil while tossing around the ingredients, and in about 15 minutes, you’ll have perfectly cooked pasta and veggies. I’m not gonna lie, I was a little nervous at first when making this recipe, but I have successfully cooked Macaroni and Cheese in my Instant Pot as a one-pot method, so I used the same concept, and applied…

Basics Kid Approved Potatoes, Grains & More { Recipes }

Easy 7 Ingredient Thanksgiving Stuffing

by Lindsie / November 15, 2017

We always like to change it up with stuffing, or dressing if your prefer varieties at Thanksgiving, but I think know this one is a keeper. It’s moist on the inside, and a little crispy on top. To my family, it’s the perfect stuffing. For me, I like it because it’s super easy to make. Only 7 ingredients, and most of them you’ll already have for the rest of your Thanksgiving dinner! In the past, I have shared a Traditional…

20 Minute Meals Beef Kid Approved { Recipes }

30 Minute Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s Make The Perfect Back To School Dinner

by Lindsie / August 8, 2017

Back To School is just around the corner, so I wanted to share this recipe for Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s! They are an easy weeknight meal that’s ready in only 30 minutes with all of the delicious ingredients found in a cheesesteak sandwich – just with a twist! Ground beef can get boring, especially when we always turn to the classics like Meatloaf, Tacos or even Tatertot Casserole. So, as I was scavenging through my fridge for something to go…

60 Minute Meals Beef Kid Approved { Recipes }

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Meatloaf with Hidden Vegetables!

by Lindsie / August 6, 2017

BBQ Meatloaf is one of my most popular recipes – both on the blog and at home! This version is wrapped in bacon before baking to make it even more delicious. ‘Cause I mean, let’s be honest… who doesn’t like bacon? Like in the original version, puree veggies, and sneak them in! The pureed veggies work as a binder of sorts, but because of the BBQ sauce and the bacon, no one will even know! Trust me, I worked at…

Blog Dessert How-To Kid Approved { Recipes }

Ice Cream 101: Making Homemade Ice Cream is Easier Than You Think! Start With This Classic French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

by Lindsie / July 20, 2017

French Vanilla Ice Cream is easy to make, and is the best ice cream you’ll have had all year! There is something about ice cream that brings you back to your childhood, on a hot summer day, or the first time you made it yourself. Keep on reading to learn the basics about making homemade ice cream. I bought an ice cream maker, and it has been my new favorite appliance! I have made a couple different kinds of ice cream,…

Appetizers Beef Game Day Food Kid Approved Taco Tuesday { Recipes }

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with Muffin Tin Tacos

by Lindsie / June 13, 2017

My boys LOVE tacos! Who am I kidding, I love tacos! Everyone loves tacos, and Muffin Tin Tacos are a fun and exciting way to serve tacos – and they make a great appetizer! [muffin tin tacos] My Muffin Tin Tacos use the same recipe for the filling as my 20-Minute Tacos, the only difference is that you fill some muffin tins with tortillas, bake them, and then fill them! Taco bowls! Use mini-muffin tins to make these an appetizer! [tacos]…

20 Minute Meals Kid Approved Pasta Vegetarian & Vegan { Recipes }

Pasta Primavera

by Lindsie / May 3, 2017

Bow-Ba Fett Pasta! Or, commonly known as Pasta Primavera. I’m serving up this recipe from my May Menu on May 4th, which is Star Wars Day. May The 4th Be With You. Pasta Primavera is the perfect spring recipe. Last weekend, a huge snow storm hit our area, but it was all melted by Monday afternoon, which means that spring has finally sprung in Colorado! This recipe uses lots of fresh seasonable ingredients. What I like about it is that…

Beef Kid Approved { Recipes }

Cheesy Corn Bread Chili Pie

by Lindsie / March 5, 2017

Cheesy Corn Bread Chili Pie is another recipe I was inspired by that I saw in a magazine. The recipe is so simple to make and was a huge hit with the family! We usually always have corn bread when we have chili, and I had never thought to make them all one dish until I was flipping through some magazines last month. This Cheesy Corn Bread Chili Pie is the perfect meal to warm you up from the inside out,…

20 Minute Meals Kid Approved Poultry { Recipes }

30 Minute Sheet Tray Chicken Cutlets and Asparagus

by Lindsie / March 3, 2017

Alright so my inspiration for this super simple Sheet Tray Chicken Cutlets and Asparagus came from a book I was flipping through at work called “Sheet Trap Suppers.” The recipe struck my eye because D.J. is always asking for chicken cutlets, and lately he’s been on an asparagus kick, so it was the perfect meal for him. I thought to cook this dish because it was quick and easy from what I could remember. It had just taken me over…

20 Minute Meals Basics Kid Approved Vegetables Vegetarian & Vegan { Recipes }

20 Minute Cauliflower Fried Rice

by Lindsie / February 27, 2017

Cauliflower Fried Rice couldn’t be easier, and takes almost no time to make! So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, this recipe is for you! Best of all, it’s super healthy! I’ve been on a huge cauliflower kick lately, and wanted to try cauliflower rice, and I am glad I did! It took about 20 minutes from start to finish to cook a chicken breast, make cauliflower “rice” and whip it all up into one delicious dish! Cauliflower…

Basics Crockpot Kid Approved Poultry Preschool { Recipes }

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

by Lindsie / February 22, 2017

Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki is so easy to make, and involves minimal effort! This is a recipe that I feel like I have been trying to share for a long while now, and I have finally pulled it together, and have it to share. As I am sure you can tell, I love my slow cooker. It makes dinner time so easy, especially when you are a working Mom/Dad and have kids with 100000 things on their schedules. Being able…

Crockpot Kid Approved Poultry { Recipes }

Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

by Lindsie / February 8, 2017

Growing up, one of my Mom’s go-to dishes was a Chicken and Stuffing Casserole. It was easy to make, and I could throw it in the oven for her after school, so that when Mom got home, dinner was ready. This recipe is warm and comforting, and makes my tummy happy in so many ways. It is the perfect comfort food. It has been a long time since I have had it, and with my new slow cooker, I wanted…

Appetizers Basics Kid Approved Leftovers { Recipes }

You Already Have Everything You Need To Make These Easy Potato Skins

by Lindsie / February 3, 2017

Tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday, and the first thing on all of our minds is the food! Potato Skins are a classic appetizer and are super easy to make. Best of all you can start your prep tonight, leaving more time for football tomorrow! I really don’t think that a dessert can get easier than this. It all starts with baking your potatoes. Once your potatoes are cooled, all you need to do is scoop, top and bake! And, if…

Basics Crockpot Kid Approved Poultry Preschool Soups { Recipes }

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

by Lindsie / February 1, 2017

Simple and comforting – this Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup involves almost no effort, and is the perfect comforting dinner on a cool winter night. Making chicken noodle soup in the slow cooker is so simple, and has minimal mess which is a huge plus at dinner time. To make dinner even easier, cook your egg noodles ahead of time so that at dinner you can just toss them in the soup to heat up and serve. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is…

Basics Kid Approved Potatoes, Grains & More Preschool Thanksgiving { Recipes }

Make Your Mashed Potatoes Stand Out this Thanksgiving with Simple Herbed Mashed Potatoes

by Lindsie / November 20, 2016

Two simple ingredients turn everyday Mashed Potatoes into something special. I absolutely LOVE mashed potatoes, and Herbed Mashed Potatoes are turning into my favorite way to eat them. I don’t know what it is about it, but by simply adding chives and parsley, my mashed potatoes were transformed. There are so many ways of making mashed potatoes too – I mean the concept is simple mashed up some cooked taters with milk and butter, and voila! I like to use…

How-To Kid Approved Poultry Thanksgiving { Recipes }

Turkey 101: How To Brine A Turkey

by Lindsie / November 19, 2016

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and if you’re thinking of brining a turkey this year, follow these tips for a moist, flavorful bird! Brining a turkey is extremely easy, it has a basic ratio of water to salt and sugar that you can add your own, flavors to. This year, I cheated and used a brining blend from Williams-Sonoma. All I had to do is dump it in a bag with some water, and my bird. So simple!…

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